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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for responder steroid

H40.04

Steroid responder

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Steroid › responder”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding responder steroid

The ICD-10-CM code for responder steroid is H40.04 (Steroid responder).

Within H40.0 (glaucoma suspect), H40.04 is specifically for steroid responder. Related codes cover Preglaucoma, unspecified (H40.00), open angle with borderline findings, low risk (H40.01), open angle with borderline findings, high risk (H40.02), anatomical narrow angle (H40.03), ocular hypertension (H40.05) and primary angle closure without glaucoma damage (H40.06).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: H40.041 (right eye), H40.042 (left eye), H40.043 (bilateral) and H40.049 (unspecified eye).

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Common questions about responder steroid ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for responder steroid?

H40.04 — Steroid responder (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is H40.04 billable?

No. H40.04 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.